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Originally Posted by DapperButch
I haven't posted on this because I am not an attention whore when it comes to this type of stuff and I don't like people feeling bad for me or anything like that. But I realized that NOT posting on this makes me feel like I am not being genuine in my interactions on here, or something. So, in order to post on OTHER things, I realized that I HAVE to post on the most significant thing going on in my life right now...lol
Geez, after that intro:
FYI: I recently had surgery for colon cancer. I was diagnosed on 8/5/10, and had the surgery on 8/19/10. I am ok and I am home getting better. I have to have some chemo, but won't meet with my oncologist until next week. According to the colorectal surgeon (again, haven't met with the oncologist, yet), it will be 6 months of chemo, but it shouldn't be too tough...maybe like once every two weeks or something. Anyway, I should be in tip top condition after that and fortunately, it did not spread to any organs.
I am lucky.
I will probably be out of work for another 2-3 weeks in order to heal and will start chemo in about a month or so. I have support and people to take care of me (again, lucky).
That's all. Just needed to say that out loud!
Carry on, folks!
P.S. I plan to be at next year's reunion instead of "under the knife"!
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thank you for sharing this.
now we can all send you healing thoughts (the love and support of your community does NOT make you an attention whore).
there are more than a few of us who have had to deal with chemo or are in the process of having chemo right along with you.
if you have any questions, feel free to pm me and i'd be happy to share the brighter side of chemo with you.
i am SO glad they caught it in time and that your surgery was a success.
you are now on official woo status and that will end up being a priceless gift.
